Reviews of Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen | Netherlands

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ancin

U.P.V - E.U.E.E. Elcano, Bilbao, Spain
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings<br> A private grant

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

Basicaly, the level of life is more expensive in north Europe than in Spain.

Nightlife, Travel, Housing, Overall:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone, Food:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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b00001891

EPSCI, Cergy-Pontoise, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

a lot of different places, ambiances. Many bars to dance, or to be quiet...

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maiflo

FH Pforzheim - Hochschule für Gestaltung, Technik und Wirtschaft, Pforzheim, Germany
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Improved english very much through the contact with hinternational students.

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Elito

hsakjh, Hjaks, Netherlands
Hospitality, Catering / Hotel Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Student house.recently-appartment

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Student house

Why?

The best time i ve ever had!!!

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Rooms are small but it is always a lot of fun.

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Wan-Ju H

Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan
Business Studies, Graduate, Master

Overall

I wish I had known...

the situations of all facilities(e.g Internet)

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Hanze takes care of their students very well.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

don't expect too much, and you will be satisfied easily. And happier.

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Christina C

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Everyone speaks English, but it is nice to really immerse yourself into the local culture and learn a little Dutch. I joined a volleyball club, with all Dutch players, and am learning a lot! I recommend joining any type of club within the University!

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